Daniel Wills awarded SA Journalist of the Year

The Advertiser/Sunday Mail political editor DanielWills has been crowned Journalist of the Year at the 2015 South Australian Media Awards, reports the SundayMail.

Wills’ was recognised for his scoop on the resignation of Essential Services Commission CEO Dr Paul Kerin, and the issues of public governance raised in Dr Kerin’s resignation letter, which Wills obtained through a six-month Freedom of Information battle.

The story also earned Wills the award for Best Print/Online/Wire journalist.

Best Photographer was awarded to MattTurner of The Advertiser/Sunday Mail for his body of work.

The MaxFatchen Award for Best Young Journalist went to former Sky News reporter StaceyLee and Best Television broadcaster was awarded to BenAvery of Channel Nine.

Former NineNews presenter RobKelvin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.